Well, first post and a chance to introduce myself. My name is Terry and I am currently in-process of getting a truck conversion. Current MH is a 2008 Gulfstream Supernova, the 34 ft version (25 ft living qtrs) based on a class 6 IH 4200 chassis. Nice MH, but want bigger and more power. Here is my Supernova:
Don't have a bigger class 8 based MH yet, getting serious about a 2005 KW Showhauler. About 10 ft more inside room than the Supernova, and 475 Cummins ISX engine. The Supernova is kind of weak when towing one of my old cars on open trailer behind it. I have made it over large passes and mountains of CO and NM, but down to 35 mph at the top and also no engine braking once on the down side. It will be nice to have a real truck.
I am an engineer for a job, still working for now, but plan to retire in approx 1 year. Part of my retirement plans is the bigger MH and spend time seeing the country, but not as full timer. Live in the mountains east of Albuquerque, on 2.5 acres with my wife and 4 dogs.
So some of my old cars and other vehicles.
My way overkill F-650 pickup, mostly just drive it around or pull the car trailer, which is way under it's capacity. 5.9 Cummins and Allison auto:
My 37 Chevy Ute (Utility Coupe from Australia), this one is all original. I imported it from Australia:
My current project, 52 GMC with Jaguar front and rear suspension, 350 Chevy V8 and 700R4 auto. Plan to set this one up for flat towing behind the MH. Got a great deal on used Remco driveshaft disconnect, just have to get it mounted in and finish the truck up.
Limits me to 4 images in the post, so description of my others:
49 Ford COE, very modified hot rod truck. On a newer 1-ton chassis with airbags and chopped top.
37 Ford Ute, basic hot roddded 302 Ford V8, C4 auto, 9-inch rear, dropped axle.
38 Chevy 2 dr sedan, my namesake with a 454 engine.
55 Studebaker coupe, my landspeed racing car project; although it looks more like a junkyard refugee than a racecar at this time.
Well, enough rambling on. Glad to be here and hope to have pictures of my own truck conversion MH to share soon. Terry